GA-01 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleHealthcare executive
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationGeorgia
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BackgroundHealthcare executive
EducationBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Notable personal detailsKrista Penn is a Republican candidate associated with Georgia’s 1st Congressional District and a healthcare executive. She is a Commander in the United States Navy Reserve and an Afghanistan War veteran, with a career that has included nursing and healthcare leadership roles. Her campaign materials describe degrees in nursing, healthcare administration, and national security/strategic studies, and note she resides in Chatham County, Georgia with her husband.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports improving access in rural areas by increasing providers and expanding telehealth, and favors driving innovation to lower healthcare costs while avoiding expanded government intervention.
Immigration & Border
The candidate supports robust border enforcement while also endorsing legal immigration and policies that prioritize community safety and adherence to U.S. law. Her public materials emphasize securing the border as a priority alongside lawful immigration pathways.
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Climate & Energy
Supports energy independence and policies to lower gas prices, and emphasizes protecting the coastline and environment while supporting local industries like tourism and fishing. Emphasizes market-friendly, pro-growth approaches rather than aggressive national emissions targets or explicit climate-agreement commitments in available statements.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports protecting the Second Amendment and emphasizes ensuring public safety through lawful enforcement; frames public safety alongside support for veterans, first responders, and border security. Positions prioritize constitutional freedoms and backing law enforcement rather than new firearm restrictions.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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